New pathways for overseas building products implemented
The Government introduced important changes to make it easier and more affordable to use high-quality overseas building products in New Zealand.
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Earthquake-prone building system changes announced
The Government has announced proposed legislative changes aimed at making the earthquake-prone building (EPB) system more risk-based and proportionate, by focusing on higher seismic risk areas and high-risk buildings. A bill containing the proposed changes is expected to be introduced in coming months.
Ready, steady, go for Granny Flats
Granny flat consent exemption takes effect.
Earthquake-prone building and seismic risk management review
About the earthquake-prone building system review
Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill first reading
The Government has introduced the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill, setting a new direction for how Aotearoa manages seismic risk.
Supermarket competition
We are working across government to improve competition in the grocery sector.
Voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors sold by Pacific Door Systems Limited
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been notified that Pacific Door Systems Limited (PDS) has issued a voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors.
New pet consent rules and pet bonds
New laws under the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 come into effect today, making it easier for tenants to keep pets and give landlords added protections for their properties.
Give feedback on phase 2 of the recognition of WaterMark certified products
Have your say on the second tranche of proposed recognitions of specified WaterMark certified plumbing and drainage products, which will form part of the Approved Products Certified Overseas pathway.
Government delivers major building system reform
The Government has agreed to change the building and construction sector’s liability settings from joint and several liability to proportionate liability and is making it easier for Building Consent Authorities (BCA) to voluntarily consolidate their functions.